Ideye: We must be ruthless in front of goal

Super Eagles forward, Brown Ideye has said for the team to kick-start the African Cup of Nations on a good note, the strikers must be ruthless in front of goal when they tackle Burkina Faso today in a Group C opener in South Africa.

The Dynamo Kiev prolific striker believes Keshi has the best materials to clinch the trophy and a high profile display against Burkina Faso could intimidate tournament favourite Zambia and Ethiopia in subsequent encounters..

“We must be ruthless against Burkina Faso,” said Ideye.

He continued: “We are looking forward to top the group ahead of Zambia and a ruthless display against Burkina Faso can make it real.”

“It is absolutely going to be an interesting tournament and there will be lots of upset but the most important thing is to remain focused and be determined.”

“We are on course. I believe something great will happen to us at this tournament. We are not push overs. We have come to play and deliver for the pride of the nation and I know God will help us in the journey to glory.”

The Super Eagles file out against Burkina Faso today in Nelspruit, South Africa in their first match of the 2013 African Cup of Nations after missing out on the last edition in Equatorial-Guinea/Gabon in 2012.